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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 226 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 226 and 134.40 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 226 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/226 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 226 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 30,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,374.40/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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